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Software name BIOS Update Utility
Support model ThinkPad Tablet 2
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 1.31
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package updates the UEFI BIOS stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix
problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 1.31
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Improved On-Screen Keyboard, removing non-function keys (CapsLock, Alt, Tab
and Ctrl Keys) and adding Insert (ins) Key to show/hide PIN at Bitlocker PIN
input window.
[Problem fixes]
- Fixed an issue where Black Screen Hang up might happen during restart.
- Fixed an issue where Security Engine might fail to initialize and display the
error.
- Fixed an issue where Yellow "!" mark might show in Device Manager for
Digitizer Pen.
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KNOWN LIMITATIONS
Nothing.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
There are two ways to check the UEFI BIOS version and BIOS ID.
[Checking on Windows]
Windows 8 (without external keyboard):
1. Swipe your finger from out side of left to center, then press search.
2. Type msinfo32 at search box, and press Enter.
3. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in
the left side of the window.
4. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window.
"LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your
password, or click Continue.
Windows 8 (with external keyboard):
1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
area of the screen.
2. Select Control Panel from the menu.
3. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select System and Security,
select Administrative Tools, and then select System Information.
- or -
2. Select Run from the menu.
3. Type msinfo32, and press Enter.
4. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in
the left side of the window.
5. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window.
"LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your
password, or click Continue.
[Checking on ThinkPad Setup]
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Press Power button and Volume up key and hold until Lenovo screen appears.
The ThinkPad Setup menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears,
type the correct password.
4. Locate the UEFI BIOS Version line.
"UEFI BIOS version (BIOS ID)" will be shown on the UEFI BIOS Version line.
5. Turn off the computer.
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NOTES
- The following versions of software must be installed as a set. So, if you
install this software, all the other software should be also updated with
referring to the following list. Otherwise, unexpected behaviors may occur.
[BIOS]
Package (ID) BIOS ID
---------------- --------
1.31 (GEUJ10US) GEET71WW
[Drivers]
Software name Build ID Version
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DPTF Driver GEHN13WW 6.2.9200.23992
Integrated Camera Driver GECA18WW 6.2.9200.24722
Intel Audio Driver GEAM19WW 6.2.9200.25166
Intel Graphics Driver GEDM18WW 9.14.3.1099
Intel IO Driver GEHM19WW 6.2.9200.12560
Intel Security Engine Driver GEHC09WW 1.0.0.133
- If your system has originally bios version 1.21 or earlier, then you have to
enable Computrace in ThinkPad Setup.
1. Swipe your finger from out side of left to center, then press Settings.
2. Press 'Change PC settings', press General, then press 'Restart now' of
Adavanced startup in right side after scroll to bottom.
3. After 'Choose an option' screen appears, press Troubleshoot, then press
'Advanced options', then press 'UEFI Firmware Settings', then press restart
4. After ThinkPad Setup appears. press Security, then Anti-Theft, then
Computrace.
5. If Current Setting is Disabled, then change to Enabled.
6. Press 'F10 Save and Exit' and press 'Yes'.
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UPDATING THE UEFI BIOS
Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update
the UEFI BIOS. To determine if you should update the UEFI BIOS, refer to the
Version Information section.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the UEFI BIOS in the remote
deployment environments.
Attention:
Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed.
IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY
HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
Manual Update
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
Downloading file
1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up
windows will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save.
A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete.
Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating
that the download completed successfully.
Extracting file
5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account on the target
computer.
6. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer.
7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to
select a different folder, click Browse.
11. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will
be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10.
Updating the UEFI BIOS
12. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click
Finish.
13. Follow the instructions on the screen.
14. Select 'Update ThinkPad BIOS' and follow the instructions on the screen.
15. After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash
Update has been successfully completed...'. Follow the instructions on the
screen to restart the computer.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.
Unattended Update
This is for system administrators' use only.
1. Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the file.
2. In the step 12 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next
to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -s option.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\WINUPTP -s
To view the update result, refer to the WINUPTP.log file created at the same
directory of the package.
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INITIALIZING UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the
UEFI BIOS settings:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Press Power button and Volume up key and hold until Lenovo screen appears.
The ThinkPad Setup menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears,
type the correct password.
4. Press the F9 to load default configuration.
5. Select Yes.
6. Press the F10 to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Yes.
8. Restart the computer.
Note:
After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had
changed previously.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions of UEFI BIOS have been released to date.
Package (ID) UEFI BIOS (BIOS ID) Rev. Issue Date
---------------- --------------------- ---- ----------
1.31 (GEUJ10WW) 1.31 (GEET71WW) 01 2013/09/18
1.29 (GEUJ09US) 1.29 (GEET69WW) 01 2013/07/18
1.28 (GEUJ08US) 1.28 (GEET68WW) 01 2013/06/24
1.22 (GEUJ06US) 1.22 (GEET62WW) 01 2013/01/29
1.21 (GEUJ05US) 1.21 (GEET61WW) 01 2013/01/08
1.20 (GEUJ04US) 1.20 (GEET60WW) 01 2012/12/21
1.10 (GEUJ03US) 1.10 (GEET50WW) 01 2012/12/11
1.07 (GEUJ02US) 1.07 (GEET47WW) 01 Initial
Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README
document and is not related to software version. There is no need to
upgrade this software when the revision number changes.
To check the version of UEFI BIOS, refer to the Determining which version
is installed section.
Summary of Changes
Where: < > Package version
[Important] Important update
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.31>
- (New) Improved On-Screen Keyboard, removing non-function keys (CapsLock, Alt,
Tab and Ctrl Keys) and adding Insert (ins) Key to show/hide PIN at
Bitlocker PIN input window.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Black Screen Hang up might happen during restart.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Security Engine might fail to initialize and
display the error.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Yellow "!" mark might show in Device Manager for
Digitizer Pen.
<1.29>
- (New) Improve Battery charge current on Cradle.
- (New) System does not boot until the Battery is charged when Battery remaining
capacity is equal or less than 4%.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where error message is corrupted when wrong supervisor
password is entered three times.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where On Screen Keyboard is corrupted when ESC key is
pressed at Bitlocker PIN input window.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Movie cannot be played with the error message
"Display driver stopped responding and has recovered" at BIOS 1.28.
<1.28>
- (New) Support On Screen Keyboard for Bitlcoker PIN input by touching the
input area.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where 'Boot Device list F12 option' and 'Boot Order Lock'
is not restored by 'Load Setup Default' in ThinkPad Setup.
<1.22>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Computrace is not enabled correctly.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Computrace default setting is dissabled.
<1.21>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where F9 load default setting did not load the deffault
boot order.
<1.20>
- (New) Support 3G model and NFC model.
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where it might take more than 5 minutes to finish
shutdown process.
<1.10>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Digitizer device rarely became yellow bang after
restart.
<1.07>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Secure Boot failed.
<1.04>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Tablet 2.
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LIMITATIONS
Nothing.
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TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.